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What sets Laval’s history apart is without question the region’s remarkable economic development. Immerse yourself in a centuries-old story and find out how rapid expansion made Laval the third-largest region in Quebec.

A unique cultural immersion experience awaits you. Using 360 video, Indigenous youth in Quebec talk naturally and sincerely about what their lives are like, and show you places that are important to them. Learn more about First Peoples’ traditions and...

On February 23, 1918, the SS Florizel left St. John’s for what would become its final journey. During the routine trip, the vessel crashed into the rocks near Cappahayden, Newfoundland. Of the 137 souls on board, only 44 survived. This exhibit tells the...

During the wars they have been involved in, Canadian soldiers sometimes occupied themselves by fashioning incredible items from available materials, such as shell casings. Some were useful, others decorative. Discover some of these extraordinary objects of...

Explore the history of Bay Roberts as a 20th century commercial town. With input from community members, the exhibit highlights historically significant sites, while showcasing lesser-known stories from local neighbourhoods.

Exploring the arrival of the Second World war in Newfoundland, this exhibit tells the story of two German U-boat attacks off the coast of Bell Island. Shocked by the sinking of four Allied ships, and the deaths of 65 sailors, Bell Islanders sprang into...

Discover the crucial role played by radar during the Second World War, as well as the Canadians behind this technology. Until recently, the use of radar and the experiences of the people behind it were sworn to secrecy. This exhibit reveals the stories of...

Through this online resource, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection offers unique access to works created by artists from Kinngait (Cape Dorset). Visitors are invited to browse some 4,000 works, and to create their own sharable virtual exhibits.
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Embark on a journey exploring the integral role of design in everyday life. Good design, defined by its simplicity, functionality and innovation, is a fundamental part of our lives, and a powerful force that has evolved over time. This exhibit explores...

Discover an international festival that has been wowing audiences for over thirty years. The Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon, in Montmagny, Quebec, brings together performers from Canada and elsewhere for a festival that combines music, fun and...

In 1983, British Columbia experienced the largest political protest in its history. Resistance to repressive legislation and a slashed provincial budget lasted several months, in the form of massive demonstrations, rallies, petitions and an escalating...

Discover the life and work of a man who embodies shipbuilding on Île d’Orléans. A self-taught craftsman, François-Xavier Lachance was a leading boat builder. Some of his vessels are still plying the seas. Lachance was also the last representative of a...